Youth Basketball Instructor

i9 Sports NE Cook County IL -

Benefits / Perks

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes

Impact the lives of young athletes

Online training opportunities

Company Overview

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick. i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 in today's most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It's the way youth sports should be. What does your company do?

Job Summary

The Basketball Instructor position is a hands-on role that will lead athletes and provide instruction towards building Basketball skills for youth players aged 4-14 years old. The Sports Instructor is also responsible for providing the i9 Sports Experience and driving a positive youth sports culture.

Responsibilities

Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun

Teach & demonstrate core concepts, including Sportsmanship values

With the help of established platforms, communicate game day information to players and parents

Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, comfortable speaking to a group, and ability to tailor messaging to fit the audience.

Basketball-specific playing and / or coaching experience & knowledge

Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently

Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings

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